Do not, do not, do not be ashamed to ask questions like this. That's how you learn. When you first start out, even knowing where to look for the answers can be daunting.

I have asked some pretty basic questions here and the monks have been very quick to respond with good advice and no flames. I've asked questions in other forums and I have often received replies like "Why don't you try the RTFM protocol?" (RTFM is 'read the f*&^#@g manual').

Even when someone posts something which is critical of the original poster, it's usually fairly constructive and to the point. I'm new to Perl Monks, but I'm sold.

In reply to Re: Establish Connection by Ovid
in thread Establish Connection by Anonymous Monk

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